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  Washington (AFP) May 20, 2024 After a nearly two-year hiatus, Blue Origin flew adventurers to space on Sunday, including a former Air Force pilot who was denied the chance to be the United States' first Black astronaut decades ago. It was the first crewed launch for the enterprise owned and founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos since a rocket mishap in 2022 left rival Virgin Galactic as the sole operator in the fledgling suborbital tourism market. Six people including the sculptor Ed Dwight, who was on track to become NAS ... read more |
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Office of Space Commerce Extends TraCSS ProjectLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has announced a one-month extension of the Consolidated Pathfinder project supporting the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Launched in January ... more  Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 Orbex has announced a partnership with MSP to enhance the automation of component production for its orbital launch services from the UK. MSP will supply technology to automate the production ... more 
First crewed flight of Boeing Starliner postponed againWashington (AFP) May 17, 2024 The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner to the International Space Station has been delayed again due to a technical issue, NASA said Friday. ... more 
Ariane 6 will launch 3D Printing technology into spaceParis, France (SPX) May 20, 2024 Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch, carrying multiple space missions. One notable mission is Replicator, a project by Orbital Matter, which will demonstrate new 3D printing technolog ... more |
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 ISS National Lab offers up to $750,000 for technology development in space 
Voyager Space to Develop New Airlock Concept for Mars TransitLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 Voyager Space (Voyager) announced it has received a Collaborative Announcement Notice (CAN) from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to develop an airlock for the Mars Transit Vehicle, also k ... more |
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New Shepard's NS-25 crewed mission set for May 19 liftoffLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 Blue Origin confirmed the launch of its seventh crewed flight, NS-25, from West Texas's Launch Site One, scheduled for Sunday, May 19. The launch window will open at 8:30 AM CDT / 1330 UTC, with the ... more 
Maritime Launch Secures Conditional $12.9M Term Sheet from Canadian GovernmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2024 Maritime Launch Services Inc. has received a conditional term sheet for a $12.9 million contribution administered under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The funding will support Maritime Launch ... more 
NASA names David Salvagnini as chief artificial intelligence officerWashington DC (UPI) May 13, 2024 David Salvagnini, NASA's chief data officer, will take on the expanded role of chief artificial intelligence officer, the agency announced Monday. ... more 
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) May 12, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday night, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to just over 6,000. ... more |
  China sends experimental satellite into orbit with Long March 4C rocket 
OCCAR and MBDA begin HYDIS2 concept phaseLondon, UK (SPX) May 16, 2024 MBDA has signed an agreement with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on behalf of the partners of the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS2) Consortium. The European Defe ... more |
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Japan, US sign agreement to develop hypersonic missile interceptorTokyo (AFP) May 15, 2024 Japan and the United States are planning to develop interceptors to shoot down hypersonic missiles by the 2030s under a contract signed by the two countries on Wednesday. ... more  
AI systems are already deceiving us -- and that's a problem, experts warnWashington (AFP) May 10, 2024 Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue - but a new research paper suggests it's already happening. ... more  
EU urges Big Tech to be 'vigilant' after Slovak PM shootingBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 16, 2024 The EU on Thursday called on the world's biggest digital platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, to counter any disinformation based on footage of the shooting of Slovakia's prime minister. ... more 
Mumbai billboard owner arrested after deadly collapse: reportsMumbai (AFP) May 17, 2024 Indian police have arrested the owner of a huge billboard that collapsed on a petrol station and killed 16 people in the financial capital Mumbai, media reports said. ... more |
Senegal navy intercepts over 550 migrants in MayDakar (AFP) May 16, 2024 Senegal's navy has intercepted more than 550 migrants since the start of May in four separate operations, as West African nations face mass departures for Europe. ... more 
US military sees 500 tons of aid soon into Gaza via pierWashington (AFP) May 16, 2024 The US military said Thursday it expected around 500 tons of aid to enter Gaza in the coming days after an emergency pier was affixed to the shore in the war-ravaged territory. ... more 
Israel PM says no humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands flee RafahRafah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) May 15, 2024 Israel's prime minister on Wednesday insisted there was no "humanitarian catastrophe" in Rafah as he announced nearly 500,000 people had been evacuated from the south Gaza city amid intense fighting. ... more 
Robotic "SuperLimbs" could help moonwalkers recover from fallsBoston MA (SPX) May 16, 2024 Need a moment of levity? Try watching videos of astronauts falling on the moon. NASA's outtakes of Apollo astronauts tripping and stumbling as they bounce in slow motion are delightfully relatable. ... more |
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Space Tech Firm Xona Secures $19M for Enhanced Satellite Navigation NetworkLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 09, 2024 Xona, a developer of a new satellite network, has announced the successful closure of a $19 million Series A funding round, led by Future Ventures and Seraphim Space, with contributions from NGP Cap ... more 
Researchers uncover how jelly sea creatures might shape modern roboticsEugene OR (SPX) May 16, 2024 Scientists at the University of Oregon have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals swim through the ocean in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, an unusual kind of l ... more  
Markets rise as traders cheered by China property planHong Kong (AFP) May 20, 2024 Equities rose Monday, extending a rally in New York that saw the Dow close at a record high, with sentiment boosted by China's plan to support its struggling property sector and hopes for a US interest rate cut. ... more 
China 'can't have it both ways' with Russia and West: USWashington (AFP) May 16, 2024 The United States on Thursday said Chinese President Xi Jinping cannot both improve ties with the West and support Russia after he vowed to boost relations with his counterpart Vladimir Putin. ... more |
US senators unveil 'roadmap' to AI lawsWashington (AFP) May 15, 2024 Top US lawmakers on Wednesday said efforts to pass laws governing AI were entering a higher gear and hoped to pump $32 billion into the sector to help assure US dominance. ... more 
US says it raised concerns over AI 'misuse' with ChinaWashington (AFP) May 15, 2024 The United States said Wednesday it raised concerns with China about its "misuse" of artificial intelligence but voiced hope to keep open communication after the powers' first dialogue on the fast-growing technology. ... more 
South Korea, Britain host AI summit with safety top of agendaSeoul (AFP) May 20, 2024 South Korea and Britain kick off a major international summit on artificial intelligence in Seoul this week, where governments plan to press tech firms on AI safety. ... more 
OpenAI disbands team devoted to artificial intelligence risksSan Francisco (AFP) May 18, 2024 OpenAI on Friday confirmed that it has disbanded a team devoted to mitigating the long-term dangers of super-smart artificial intelligence. ... more |
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EU warns Microsoft to give Bing AI risk data or face finesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 17, 2024 The EU on Friday told Microsoft to hand over internal documents or face fines as it examines generative AI risks on the company's search engine Bing ahead of elections. ... more  
Climate activists cause disruption at German airportFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) May 18, 2024 German activists glued themselves to a runway at Munich airport Saturday and caused dozens of flights to be cancelled, in their latest action aimed at pushing authorities to tackle climate change. ... more 
US bars imports from 26 Chinese textile firms over forced laborWashington (AFP) May 16, 2024 The United States said Thursday it is blocking imports from dozens of China-based textile companies, citing forced labor concerns surrounding their products. ... more 
Hong Kong, Shanghai stand out in Asia on China property supportHong Kong (AFP) May 17, 2024 Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the country's battered property sector, sending real estate firms soaring. ... more |
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